Kitzeln Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Kitzeln" is mainly used as verb meaning "to tickle", "tickle" or "tickling". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Kitzeln"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

  • Infinitive: kitzeln
  • Simple past: kitzelte
  • Participle: gekitzelt

See full conjugation of kitzeln

regulartransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Kitzeln
  • Plural: die [n/a]

Meanings of "Kitzeln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To cause a tickling sensation"

"Kitzeln", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Kinder lieben es, sich gegenseitig zu kitzeln.The children love to tickle each other.
  2. Er begann, sie an den Füßen zu kitzeln.He started to tickle her feet.
  3. Wenn du mich kitzelst, lache ich unkontrolliert.If you tickle me, I laugh uncontrollably.

2.) "A tickling sensation"

"Kitzeln", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ein leichtes Kitzeln lief über ihren Rücken.A slight tickle ran down her back.
  2. Das Kitzeln in der Nase machte ihn niesen.The tickle in his nose made him sneeze.
  3. Ein Kitzeln im Hals kann ein Husten auslösen.A tickle in the throat can trigger a cough.
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